Key Terms
California HR Department (simple)
"Having the right number of people with the right skills in the right jobs at the right time."
HRZone (fuller)
"The process of ensuring an organisation has current and future access to the human capital it needs to perform effectiv
Korn Ferry
"The practice of mapping an organization's people strategy with its business strategy so they work in sync." When done w
Execution
Establish roles and responsibilities, secure required resources. Evaluation: monitor progress relative to goals; adjust
Know the source base
Federal OPM workforce management training materials.
Supporting documentation includes
A summary of the planning and data collection process, a summary of underlying research and data, and a summary of findi
Purpose
Produce a realistic picture of a job; answer "What does the person in this role actually do?" Sets the stage for optimum
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JOB DESCRIPTION vs. JOB SPECIFICATIONS
KEY DISTINCTION
Job description elements are not personal. They are aspects of the job.
Workforce Planning
Process of ensuring an organization has current and future access to the human capital it needs to perform effectively (
Korn Ferry Definition
Mapping an organization's people strategy with its business strategy so they work in sync.
Talent
The right combination of skills, knowledge, aptitude, and attitude to achieve strategic goals.
Job Analysis
Internal document; research basis for job descriptions and specifications. Incumbent neutral.
Job Description
Written statement of what a position entails (what, how, under what conditions). Primary reference for recruiting and ev
Essential Functions
Must-have capabilities required for successful job performance; cannot be modified; central to legal defensibility.